Council names 35 potential new housing sites in Mansfield and Warsop

More than 35 potential housing sites in Mansfield and Warsop have been identified by planners, with thousands of new properties needed over the next 17 years.

As part of Mansfield District Council’s new local plan, they estimate that 7,250 new homes should be built by 2033 to keep pace with the ever-increasing population.

Some of the sites identified are greenfield - where no previous developments have stood.

In addition, there needs to be 42 hectares of industrial land identified, 26,000 sq m of office space and 32,000 sq m of retail space found.

However, due to planning developments already agreed, including the well-publicised Lindhurst development, space for only 2,837 homes needs to be found and just 10 hectares of industrial space.

In a statement from Mansfield District Council, it reads: “The local plan consultation draft is the penultimate stage in mapping out what may be developed in and around the Mansfield area.

“The draft contains a vision and development strategy that will influence the distribution and allocation of residential developments, employment land, retail development in the town centre and the protection of green and open spaces.

“The local plan is key to the future of the district - it impacts on all communities and businesses, which is why the council is encouraging as many people as possible to get involved in the consultation process.”

No decisions have been taken on where housing will eventually be built, and a six-week public consultation was launched this week.

A series of drop-in events and exhibitions are being held over the coming weeks in which people can have look at the proposals, discuss the matter with officers and councillors and leave comments.